ROCKWALL, TX (October 31, 2014) At Jones Elementary, Mrs. Chorba ( aka Mr. Shman the Game Show Host) taught students about the freezing, melting and boiling points of water in an entertaining presentation today. This is student Braden Strother having fun with science! Submitted by Deborah Rushing, Dorris A. Jones Elementary School. To share your […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 10, 2014) The Dallas Mavericks mascots, Mavs Man and Champ, visited Jones Elementary last Friday. Students learned the proper techniques on how to deal with a bully through the Mavericks Anti-Bullying program. The key message students took from the presentation was, “Don’t be a bully and don’t let someone bully you.” The […]
ROCKWALL, TX (September 10, 2014) Jones Elementary School is hosting a Rubber Duck Regatta/PTA Membership Contest. Students in the first class to achieve 100% PTA membership will win an ALL ACCESS wristband to the KID FUN ZONE at the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta on Saturday, September 20 at The Harbor. The cost of PTA membership […]
ROCKWALL (March 15, 2014) Dorris Jones Elementary School will host its annual JAG JOG 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, April 5 at the school, 2051 Trail Glen in Rockwall. The community is encouraged to join the Jaguars for a day of family fun benefiting the Dorris Jones Elementary PTA. The 5K Jag Jog begins at […]
(ROCKWALL – October 15, 2013) Emma Downum, a third grader at Jones elementary, thanks Sparky of the Rockwall Fire Department for visiting with students. Firefighters discussed fire and life safety messages with students during their visits with local elementary schools in honor of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 6-12. Their message was that cooking is the […]
(ROCKWALL ISD-Feburary 18, 2013) The Jones Elementary School PTA will host its second annual St. Patrick’s Jag Jog beginning at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2. The 5K Race/1 Mile Fun Run is a fundraising event that also features a carnival, petting zoo, hamster balls, obstacle courses, bounce house, DJ, cake walk, silent auction and raffle. If […]
(ROCKWALL-February 12, 2013) Jones Elementary students participated in the annual Jump Rope for Heart contest raising money for the American Heart Association. Pictured are the school’s winners from each grade level, and the overall school winner. The students were incredible and loved jumping for a good cause! Submitted by Belle Jaeger, Jones Elementary, Office Manager. […]
(Rockwall ISD November 14, 2012) Jones Elementary hosted its first ever “Bring Your Dad To School” morning on Oct. 31. It was a huge success, with 241 Dads attending to show their support for their children and the school. Dads spent time with their students at breakfast and then later in their classrooms. Dads also […]
(Rockwall ISD) September 25, 2012 – A group of second grade students at Jones Elementary recently learned a new way to get around- thanks to modern day technology! These students were able to find their way around the library by integrating an iPad with an old-fashioned paper map. They were able to map the library and find […]
Congratulations to Ashlyn Stembridge of Jones Elementary School, who was awarded four buckles during the Rockwall Youth Fair held March 21-24. Ashlyn earned the following honors: Breeding Goat – Grand Champion Market goats – Grand Champion Market goats – Reserve Grand Champion Junior Showmanship Champion She also placed 5th out of 30 in livestock judging. Submitted […]